Switch 2 Setup Guide: How to Transfer Everything & What to Do With Your Old Switch

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Just picked up a Nintendo Switch 2? Or wondering what to do with your old Switch? I got you. In this video, I walk through how to set up your brand-new Switch 2, how to transfer all your games and save data, and most importantly—what to do with your old Switch if you're planning to hand it down (like I did for my daughter). I’ll break down the differences between physical vs digital games, what being a “primary console” really means, how game sharing and lending works, and what to know about virtual game cards and Nintendo accounts. Whether you're a parent, a casual gamer, or just confused by the whole transfer process, this is your one-stop guide to getting it all sorted. Get it here: https://howl.link/mm13h61ymvjqp Contact me: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @nandoprince93 ## Subscribe to the channel! https://youtube.com/@9to5Mac?sub_confirmation=1 ## Subscribe to our Podcast https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP3DOW_eX2AwO_whrINOi-TuAdgsSR83i https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/9to5mac-overtime/id1727206360 ## Follow Fernando https://www.twitter.com/nandoprince93 ## Affiliate disclaimer FTC: We use income-earning affiliate links and participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. For more details, visit: https://9to5mac.com/about/#affiliate ## Chapters 00:00 – Intro: The Switch 2 Setup Questions I Had 01:00 – Transferring Data from Switch OLED 02:30 – What Happens to Your Old Switch 04:00 – Playing Digital Games on Secondary Consoles 06:00 – Physical vs Digital Games: What You NEED to Know 07:00 – Game Lending, Game Share, and Workarounds 09:20 – My Recommendation: Go Physical Moving Forward 10:30 – Final Thoughts & What Worked Best for My Family 🎮 Leave your questions below—I'll try to help with anything you're still stuck on! #NintendoSwitch2 #Switch2Setup #Switch2Transfer #GameSharing #NintendoHelp #SwitchTips